Tag: taree
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Personal best times broken at Taree’s qualifying swim meet
It was all about setting personal best times at Taree’s Lower North Coast swimming qualifying meet. Some of the State’s young guns battled hard to earn their spot in major championships this summer.
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Shutters go up on Forster Ambulance Station
The shutters have gone up today on the new Forster Ambulance Station. The former Mid Coast Water office has been transformed to include staff amenties, accomodation and a gym. But more importantly, parking bays for three new ambulances and 12 paramedics. “We want our paramedics to be able to relax and debrief when they come…
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Thomas Keneally returns to Kempsey to launch ‘Fanatic Heart’
His works have inspired Hollywood films but acclaimed Australian author, Thomas Keneally never forgets his roots. The Kempsey raised writer returned home today to launch his latest novel and share a lifetime of stories with locals.
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Taree’s iconic Holden’s Shoe Repairs to close its doors
It’s been a one-stop shop to fix boots, high heels and joggers for several decades – but a Taree institution is about to close its doors. Holden’s Shoe Repairs at Taree will shut up shop next month… leaving a lasting legacy in the Manning Valley.
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Taree TAFE teachers join statewide action for better pay and conditions
The strike action has made its way to the Mid North Coast… with local TAFE teachers calling for better pay and conditions. With the State hampered by a skills shortage- they say apprentices are now turning their backs on once sought after industries.
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Forster resident claims $20 million Oz Lotto prize pool
One lucky Forster local is now $20 million dollars richer after taking out the division one Oz Lotto prize pool overnight. Elated Newsxpress (NEWS EXPRESS) staff say they’ve never sold a winning ticket like it. “we’ve had a million dollar win and a $200,000 but this is the biggest so far… we’re going for bigger,”…
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Not enough being done to address mental health crisis says Mid North Coast experts
Local experts say not enough is being done to address a mental health crisis on the Mid North Coast. Patients are waiting months to see psychologists – with one claiming their cries for help are falling on deaf ears.
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Flemington flavour comes to Taree for Melbourne Cup day
For those who couldn’t be at Flemington, Taree was the place to be for all the Melbourne Cup action. Hundreds headed trackside to catch it on the big screen and cheer on a local hero.
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Gloucester Show goes off without a hitch
It was touch and go earlier this week but the Gloucester Show has gone off today without a hitch. From sideshow alley to the show jumping events there was something for everyone- showcasing what the region has to offer.
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Knights legends make surprise appearance at Taree’s Royal Hotel
Knights legend and local hero Danny Buderus was back home in Taree pouring beers at the Royal Hotel. Joined by fellow former Knights star Kurt Gidley – the pair have finally brought their beer ‘Steel City’ to the region. “Been out for about 18 months now myself Bedsy, both the Johns boys involved and some…